MESA

Taxonomic class

Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Typic Calciargids 

Parent material

Old alluvium from mixed igneous rocks, sandstone, and shale

Topography

Very gently undulating high terrace

Geographic extent

Western Colorado

Use

Peaches, pears, alfalfa, corn, pinto beans, small grains

Vegetation

Sagebrush, shadscale, blue grama, spiny hopsage, snakegrass, pricklypear cactus

Climate

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